Ararat Motor Inn

4.0 star property
Motel with free parking, near Ararat Former Town Hall

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Executive Room | Private kitchen
Executive Room
Standard Room
Front of property
Executive Room

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AU$140
includes taxes & fees
20 June - 21 June

Room options

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Executive Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Accessible Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

King Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Queen & Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Map
367 Barkly Street, Ararat, VIC, 3377

What's nearby

  • Ararat Former Town Hall - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Ararat and Grampians Visitor Information Centre - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Alexandra Gardens Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Gum San Chinese Heritage Center - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Montara Winery - 6 min drive - 5.3 km

Getting around

  • Ararat Station - 14 min walk
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 128 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Ararat RSL - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Waack's Ararat Bakery - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Vines Cafe & Bar - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Ararat Motor Inn

Upscale motel near Ararat Former Town Hall
Located close to Ararat and Grampians Visitor Information Centre and Alexandra Gardens Park, Ararat Motor Inn provides a snack bar/deli. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free property and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Ararat Motor Inn boast comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and minibars.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Fridges, microwaves and heating

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 9 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, mobile payments and cash

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Ararat Motor Inn
Ararat Motor
Ararat Motor Inn Motel
Ararat Motor Inn Ararat
Ararat Motor Inn Motel Ararat

Frequently asked questions

Is Ararat Motor Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Ararat Motor Inn?

As of 14 June 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ararat Motor Inn on 20 June 2025 start from AU$140.00, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Ararat Motor Inn?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Ararat Motor Inn?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM.

What time is check-out at Ararat Motor Inn?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Ararat Motor Inn located?

Located in the heart of Ararat, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Ararat Former Town Hall, Ararat and Grampians Visitor Information Centre and Alexandra Gardens Park. Gum San Chinese Heritage Center and Ararat Racecourse are also within 3 mi (5 km). Ararat Station is 14 minutes by foot.

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Ararat Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 125 out of 195 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 60 out of 195 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 195 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 195 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 195 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

William

Lovely mitel

Lovely clean and modern premises . Friendly staff and good location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location walk to shops, ideal place to stay and to the Grampians
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Check in was sim9le
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quiet well appointed clean room. Great shower.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place to stay at!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A spotlessly clean and fresh room, very very convenient, easy to find, easy to park. Kitchenette area a nice surprise. And the room was quiet and we had a sound sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here staff so friendly and nice and clean and nice place

8/10 Good

Nick

Appreciated the undercover parking on a summer day.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were very happy with our stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet motel close to Main Street with cafes, restaurants and bars

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Always like to stay here and will always recommend to everyone
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really nice little motel perfect for a couple of nights; very well presented and clean and easy checkin.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Kelsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, great shower and modern facility
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Hans

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would recommend this motel 👍👍
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
stay here regularly, always clean, always welcoming
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at Ararat Inn was comfortable and convenient to all amenities. The room itself was very clean and tidy.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little renovated friendly clean & homely motel with wonderfully helpful & friendly staff! Highly recommend this motel & when coming through the area again it will be my first choice!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a quiet property with comfortable beds. Very clean and friendly check in
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Jennie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, comfortable and cosy - all that we needed for an overnight break during our trip to Melbourne.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean , great location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good comfortable accomodation
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

David

The accommodation was adequate for our quick overnight stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Warren

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, easy parking 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Owners are really nice and plesent. I have stayed here twice now, in 2 different rooms and both were excellent. I will continue to stay here anytime i go to ararat for thr weekend.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Only complaint was that there was no body wash in the shower.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025